I just heard that that there is going to be a US remake of 'An Auntmn's Tale'. Has anyone else heard of this? Is it going to be a remake ala 'Infernal Affairs'? With a complete American cast? I can't imagine this other than done from a Chinese immigrant experience. Chow Yun Fat was superb in the role of Figgie. For people unfamiliar with Chow's dramatic roles this is a wonderful surprise.
shareEr.. NO.
Infernal Affairs was remade into 'The Departed'.
I don't think you could remake An Autumn's tale into a western film.
Even if it did, I don't think it would be such a surprise, as you put it.
Everythings possible.
lol, how do you remake this film? An american goes to China to study, and falls in love with another american in china? how does this work?
Sapere Aude!
You can easily remake the same story for American audiences by simply using another, more accessible ethnicity. Latinos would be an obvious choice, especially one from a poor country. Or you can make him African. Eddie Murphy's Coming to America made use of the theme.
sharewhy is asian not so 'accessible' you racist basterd?
i hope they dont remake this. it disgust me what hollywood do to a movie like infernal affair and oldboy. i dont need a white version of every good asian movie out there.
I hope not.
Regarding CYF, people outside of Asia don't know that he is foremost an actor (and of the best coming from HK) with a lot of range.
I agree with what you said about Chow Yun Fat's role...I'd say this movie one my favorites of his work. For other movies where he shines, check out All About Ah-Long or Hong Kong 1941. They aren't actioners, so these films really let him develop the characters in those roles.
As for a US remake, I don't see how they can even hope to capture the chemistry of those two characters. I also do believe the immigrant experience has a lot to do with the movie, that's kind of the tough one to overcome. The actors would be even tougher to figure out--Cherie Chung & Chow Yun Fat almost run the show because of such strong performances. It took a really good director to handle this film, and I think the same director would have to be used.
The score too was awesome, not pounded in to your head throughout the film like other HK movies from the era. A lot of elements from the first film such as the simplicity of the score, need to stay in the story and not be over-produced by someone high up, looking to make money off the soundtrack. Don't give it to a major studio or you run that risk.
Only writing this because I just watched it again just now haha!